P: Erdogan

Follow @TheCircumvent Considering sermons about jihad were preached in many mosques over the last few weeks, and “martyrdom” in Islam is connected to receiving rewards (paradise, memorial, etc), this comment from Erdogan is rooted in Islamic thought. February 26: Sparks… Continue Reading →

Follow @TheCircumvent For more updated information, scroll to the bottom or click here to go to December 6, 2017 in the timeline. This is a developing event and this post will be updated with new information. 2004, 2008, 2012, 2016:… Continue Reading →

Follow @TheCircumvent An update to this story: Reuters, May 10 RT, May 10, 2017. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said he hopes the recent US decision to arm Syrian-Kurdish forces fighting Islamic State will be reversed by the time… Continue Reading →